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11/19/2019

Quick Pics: Janelle Monáe Hosts ‘Queen & Slim’ Screening with Lena Waithe

See pics from the Janelle Monáe-hosted screening of Queen & Slim and Q&A with Lena Waithe.

Lena Waithe wrote Queen & Slim that stars Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith and opens November 27th.

11/15/2019

11/14/2019

Who Is Jodie Turner-Smith?

Get to know #QueenandSlim star Jodie Turner-Smith ahead of the film's release on Nov. 27th.

Jodie Turner-Smith is about to become a household name once Queen & Slim is released. Let's get to know her better.

11/14/2019

Zero F's Given Is Helping Sexual Abuse Victims Reclaim Their Power

Zero F's Given Is Helping Sexual Abuse Victims Reclaim Their Power

In addition, The Center for Safety & Change has partnered with A Call to Men to fight toxic masculinity.

In addition, The Center for Safety & Change has partnered with A Call to Men to fight toxic masculinity.

11/08/2019

'Hadestown,' the Most Honored Show of the Year, is Live on Broadway Now!

Hadestown blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired Jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale.

Hadestown blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired Jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale.

11/06/2019

Op Ed: Swipe It Forward on New York's Public Transportation

No one should have to risk being arrested or worse because they can't afford $2.75 for public transportation.

No one should have to risk being arrested or worse because they can't afford $2.75 for public transportation.

11/06/2019

Acclaimed Author Ernest Gaines Dies at 86

Ernest Gaines has been celebrated for writing A Lesson Before Dying and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.

Ernest Gaines has been celebrated for writing A Lesson Before Dying and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.

11/04/2019

Grammy-Nominated Artist DRAM Gears Up for New Sprite Campaign and Album

UPTOWN caught up with Grammy Award-winning artist DRAM to discuss his Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry holiday collaboration and new music.

UPTOWN caught up with DRAM to discuss his Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry holiday collaboration and new music.

11/01/2019

Kasi Lemmons's ‘HARRIET’ Is the Heroic Tale We Need in 2019

Harriet Movie will spark a desire in audiences to learn more about American hero Harriet Tubman. SPOILERS ALERT!

HARRIET will spark a desire in audiences to learn more about American hero Harriet Tubman. SPOILERS ALERT!

10/30/2019

Ice Cube, Marlon Wayans, and More Celebs React to the Death of John Witherspoon

RIP, Pops! You were a fixture in Hollywood and your comedy, smile, and "bang, bang, bang" antics will be missed.

RIP, Pops! You were a fixture in Hollywood and your comedy, smile, and "bang, bang, bang" antics will be missed.

10/29/2019

Celebrate Halloween at the Central Park Conservancy’s Annual Halloween Pumpkin Flotilla in Harlem

10/29/2019

Quick Pics: 'Growing Up Hip Hop’s JoJo Simmons Ties the Knot

See pics from JoJo Simmons's wedding featuring his bride Tanice Amira, sisters Vanessa and Angela, and more.

See pics from JoJo Simmons's wedding featuring his bride, sisters Vanessa and Angela, and more.

10/28/2019

Rep. John Conyers Jr. Dies at Age 90

Rep. John Conyers Jr., who represented Michigan in Congress from 1965 to 2017, has died at age 90 in Detroit.

John Conyers Jr. is the longest-serving Black lawmaker in Congress to-date.

10/28/2019

6 Ghoulishly Good Halloween Cocktails

These Halloween cocktails will be your treat for surviving all of the season's tricks and revelry.

These Halloween cocktails will be your treat for surviving all of the season's tricks and revelry.

10/25/2019

Trailer Load: ‘Black and Blue,’ ‘Ambitions,’ ‘Let It Snow,’ and More

Trailer Load: ‘Black and Blue,’ ‘Ambitions,’ ‘Let It Snow,’ and More

As the temperature decreases, we're spending more time indoors. Here's how you should entertain yourself!

As the temperature decreases, we're spending more time indoors. Here's how you should entertain yourself!

10/25/2019

SocietEye: Kicked It In Heels Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Kicked It In Heels aims to support breast cancer survivors and end healthcare disparities in breast cancer diagnoses.

Kicked It In Heels aims to support breast cancer survivors and end healthcare disparities in breast cancer diagnoses.

10/18/2019

Introducing Moët & Chandon's Nectar of the Culture Partnership

Introducing Moët & Chandon's Nectar of the Culture Partnership

Through their partnership, photog Jonathan Mannion will help Moët highlight the next generation of pioneers in culture.

10/17/2019

Weekday Distraction: LisaRaye Doesn’t ‘F**k’ With Duane Martin Any More [VIDEOS]

Weekday Distraction: LisaRaye Doesn’t ‘F**k’ With Duane Martin Any More [VIDEOS]

If you've ever wondered why and how LisaRaye McCoy and Michael Missick's marriage ended, Duane Martin may be the answer.

If you've ever wondered why and how LisaRaye and Michael Missick's marriage ended, Duane Martin may be the answer.

10/17/2019

RIP Congressman Elijah Cummings

RIP Congressman Elijah Cummings

The long-serving congressman was chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

10/15/2019

It’s Time to Embark on Hennessy’s Le Voyage X Sur La Table

Hennessy's Le Voyage X Sur La Table, a VIP cognac pairing master class, will embark to several cities across the United States.

If you’re the type of person who not only enjoys a glass of the brown and a delicious meal, but also wants to be educated on why you’re enjoying a particular pairing, then this Hennessy event is for you.

Le Voyage X Sur La Table, a VIP cognac pairing master class, will embark to several cities across the United States.

10/12/2019

The @apgatour, in partnership with @lexususa, is ensuring that African-American #golfers maintain a presence on the #golf course.

Throughout the years, African Americans have made their presence felt on the golf course. A look at the historical timeline shows achievements going all the way back to 1896, when John Shippen played in the second U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, where he worked as a caddie, at the age of 17. In 1899, George Grant, a dentist in Boston, invented the modern wooden golf tee. Joseph Bartholomew began designing golf courses in the 1920s that he couldn’t play on. It was 1956 when Ann Gregory became the first African-American woman to enter the U.S. Women’s Amateur. Decades before Tiger Woods won his first major in 1997, several “firsts” took place including Charlie Sifford becoming the first African-American player to earn a PGA Tour card in 1961, Calvin Peete winning the first of his 12 career PGA Tour victories in 1979, and the establishment of the National Black Golf Hall of Fame in 1986 …

Continue reading on UPTOWNMagazine.com. Link in bio and Story. 📷: @mybrothersbirdies, Dream in Color Photography (Mark Mahoney)

10/11/2019

T he @apgatour, in partnership with @lexususa, is ensuring that African-American #golfers maintain a presence on the #golf course.

Throughout the years, African Americans have made their presence felt on the golf course. A look at the historical timeline shows achievements going all the way back to 1896, when John Shippen played in the second U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, where he worked as a caddie, at the age of 17. In 1899, George Grant, a dentist in Boston, invented the modern wooden golf tee. Joseph Bartholomew began designing golf courses in the 1920s that he couldn’t play on. It was 1956 when Ann Gregory became the first African-American woman to enter the U.S. Women’s Amateur. Decades before Tiger Woods won his first major in 1997, several “firsts” took place including Charlie Sifford becoming the first African-American player to earn a PGA Tour card in 1961, Calvin Peete winning the first of his 12 career PGA Tour victories in 1979, and the establishment of the National Black Golf Hall of Fame in 1986 …

Continue reading on UPTOWNMagazine.com. Link in bio and Story. 📷: @mybrothersbirdies, Dream in Color Photography (Mark Mahoney)

10/11/2019

Columbia, SC Is Where You’ll Want to Be for New Year’s Eve

Columbia, SC Is Where You’ll Want to Be for New Year’s Eve

The Famously Hot New Year concert and fireworks display is definitely the highlight of a New Year’s Eve in Columbia.

The Famously Hot New Year concert and fireworks display is definitely the highlight of a New Year’s Eve in Columbia.

10/10/2019

Heard on the Street: Oprah on the Responsibility and Sacrifice of Motherhood

Heard on the Street: Oprah on the Responsibility and Sacrifice of Motherhood

Oprah has the highest regard for women who become mothers, but realized that path wasn't the one she wanted to walk.

10/10/2019

Heard on the Street: Lil Kim Addresses That PETA Demonstrator

Heard on the Street: Lil Kim Addresses That PETA Demonstrator

A woman decided to scream, "Stop wearing fur," at Lil Kim. Find out how that turned out.

Lil Kim still comes from Brooklyn and isn't afraid of confrontation even when it's a PETA supporter.

10/08/2019

Tyler Perry Talks New Eponymous Studios, His Son Aman, Oprah, and More

Tyler Perry Talks New Eponymous Studios, His Son Aman, Oprah, and More

The director-producer says he feels good about the diversity his studios will bring to the entertainment industry.

The director-producer says he feels good about the diversity his studios will bring to the entertainment industry.

10/08/2019

@famouslyhotnye has tapped @saltnpepaofficial for its annual free New Year’s Eve celebration, which will include a performances by #SaltnPepa, @thehighdivers, and @cottontownsoul; a countdown at midnight, and South Carolina’s largest #NYE fireworks display. Head to UPTOWNMagazine.com for more details. @ South Carolina State House

10/08/2019

Columbia, SC's Famously Hot New Year Taps Salt-N-Pepa for Annual FREE Concert

Columbia, SC's Famously Hot New Year Taps Salt-N-Pepa for Annual FREE Concert

Columbia, South Carolina is where you will want to celebrate the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020.

10/07/2019

Escaping to Hudson Valley in the 2019 Chevy Blazer

Hudson Valley is the perfect place to take in autumn's natural wonders. What's your favorite place to appreciate the season of fall?

The 2019 Chevy Blazer has the look and feel of a luxury car, and the function and space a growing family requires.

10/07/2019

Heard on the Street: Oprah Remembers the Late Diahann Carroll

Oprah says watching Diahann Carroll as Julia, a professional not a maid, showed her that her dreams were possible.

Oprah says watching Diahann Carroll as Julia, a professional not a maid, showed her that her dreams were possible.

10/04/2019

Trailer Load: ‘Clemency,’ ‘Raising Dion,’ ‘Scandalous’ & More

These are the films and series you need to watch this weekend, our first cozy fall weekend of the year.

These are the flicks, documentaries, and series you won't want to miss this autumn.

10/04/2019

Pioneering Actor Diahann Carroll Has Died at Age 84

No matter your age, Diahann Carroll has played a character that was memorable to your generation.

No matter your age, Diahann Carroll has played a character that was memorable to your generation.

10/03/2019

Mathew Knowles on Breast Cancer Diagnosis: 'I Dodged a Bullet'

Mathew Knowles is opening up about his breast cancer fight, and revealing Destiny's Child news.

Mathew Knowles is opening up about his breast cancer fight, and revealing Destiny's Child news.

10/03/2019

‘I Can’t See’: A Heart-Pounding Sensory Assault in the Dark

As fall arrives, so do the seasonal cravings for frights and thrills that intensify throughout the month of October, heightening on Halloween before dwindling away to make room for Thanksgiving feasts and Black Friday deals. It’s only fitting that Psycho Clan utilize that window for their new immersive horror experience, I Can’t See.

I Can't See is a jolting haunting journey meant to be experienced in complete darkness and starring YOU!

10/02/2019

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‘I Can’t See’: A Heart-Pounding Sensory Assault in the Dark

I Can't See is a jolting haunted house journey meant to be experienced in complete darkness and starring YOU!

09/30/2019

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Heard on the Street: Kelly Rowland Says Beyonce was Robbed of Emmy

Kelly Rowland chats about Homecoming, her Fabletics collection, new music, and the next Super Bowl Halftime Show.

09/30/2019

Trailer Load: ‘Clemency,’ ‘Raising Dion,’ ‘Scandalous’ & More - Uptown Magazine

This week we’re bringing you the latest from Alfre Woodard with the Clemency trailer, Marieanne Jean-Baptiste in the horror flick In Fabric, and Will Smith with Spies in Disguise, which we gave you a peek at last November. In addition, Michael B. Jordan brings newcomer Ja’Siah Young to Netflix for the comic book series Raising Dion. If you love a good documentary, Scandalous promises to be a “wild, probing look” at the National Enquirer. Also, everyone’s favorite Black-ish godfather and Grown-ish college dean, Deon Cole, is hitting Netflix with his own comedy special with jokes about dining while Black, post-sex salutations, and more.

These are the flicks, documentaries, and series you won't want to miss this autumn.

09/30/2019

Weekday Distraction: ‘Just in Case’ Music Video from ‘Godfather of Harlem’ - Uptown Magazine

Watch Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, DMX, and Godfather of Harlem star Forest Whitaker in the "Just in Case" music video.

Watch Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, DMX, and Godfather of Harlem star Forest Whitaker in the "Just in Case" music video.

09/30/2019

SocietEye: CBS’s Monday Night Lineup Screening & Block Party - Uptown Magazine

CBS's Monday Night Lineup screening and block party was a fun-filled night with series stars Cedric the Entertainer and Simone Missick.

CBS's Monday Night Lineup screening was a fun-filled night with series stars Cedric the Entertainer and Simone Missick.

09/26/2019

Anthony Anderson Will Appear in HGTV’s ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ Reboot - Uptown Magazine

With the help of HGTV, Anthony Anderson will give back to a deserving family who gives back to their community.

With the help of HGTV, Anthony Anderson will give back to a deserving family who gives back to their community.

09/26/2019

Cardi B Was ‘So F**king Mad’ About Sexual Assault During Photo Shoot - Uptown Magazine

During an interview with Angie Martinez for WE tv's Untold Stories of Hip Hop, Cardi B details her #MeToo incident at the hands of a magazine photographer.

During an interview with Angie Martinez, Cardi B details her #MeToo incident at the hands of a magazine photographer.

09/26/2019

SocietEye: Dewar’s + Joan Smalls Launch Caribbean Smooth Scotch Whisky - Uptown Magazine

The Dewar’s Scotribbean Experience Pop-Up Bar is open to the public in New York City from Sept. 26th to 28th.

The Dewar’s Scotribbean Experience Pop-Up Bar is open to the public in New York City from Sept. 26th to 28th.

09/16/2019

Trailer Load: It’s Gettin’ Spooky - Uptown Magazine

Lupita Nyong'o, Tiffany Haddish, Jill Scott, and more have new TV and film fare for you.

Lupita Nyong'o, Tiffany Haddish, Jill Scott, and more have new TV and film fare for you.

09/16/2019

Weekday Distraction: Snoop Dogg & Migos Rap 'My Family' off 'The Adddams Family' - Uptown Magazine

Karol G and Rock Mafia join Snoop Dogg and Migos for The Addams Family original song, "My Family."

Karol G and Rock Mafia join Snoop Dogg and Migos for The Addams Family original song, "My Family."

09/16/2019

Dress Like Meghan Markle, Help an Unemployed Woman Return to Workplace - Uptown Magazine

Meghan Markle's new Smart Works capsule collection is now shoppable.

In a couple of months, your "stanning" for Meghan Markle can do some good for humanity.